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MINUTES OF- REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL June 27, 1955, 8:00 P.M. ON ROLL CALL the following were present: Councilman Carl A. Britschgi, Paul Jones, William H.—Royer, Robert V. Spillers., Hiram S. Stout, Mayor Sidney D. Herkner II and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Councilman Floyd D. Granger was noted absent. Also present were City Manager E. A. Rolison, Water Superintendent, H. L. Winter, Police Chief Stanley Wood, Tax Collector Paul E. Perrin, Police Captain William Faulstich, Administrative Assistant Orrin E. Wendling, City Engineer Glenn M. Jain, City Attorney C. B. Currie, Fire Chief J. L. Lodi, Building Inspector S. H. Kreiss, and Assessor - Auditor John J. Brophy. COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING PROPOSED FARM HILLS BOULEVARD: In the absence of Councilman Granger, Councilman Britschgi made the following report: Mr. Oddstad informed Councilman Granger that he was aware of the fact that McGarvey Avenue was being used temporarily, however, the Sterling Company was attempting to secure the necessary right -of -way which would allow the continuance of Farm Hills Boulevard into Jeffer- son Avenue. The Committee feels that Sterling Company will make every effort to continue the Street through to Jefferson. Mr. Wells addressed the Council stating that the people in the area were concerned over the possibility of all traffic coming through McGarvey Street as it still appears that he will have difficulty in securing right -of -way through private property. He suggested that Mr. Oddstad give demonstration of his ability to secure said right -of -way. Mayor Herkner advised that grading and staking indicate the road will finally be constructed toward Jefferson Avenue. Councilman Spillers was of the opinion that Sterling should be given the opportunity to complete his arrangements with the private owners. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE SALE OF BONDS, PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1: The City Attorney, C. B. Currie, stated there was still a question as to the amount of money necessary and inasmuch as the Resolution had been prepared on the basis of $1,250,000.00 and the actual amount was uncertain, he suggested that a meeting be held on Wednesday, June 29 at 4 :00 P.M. in the Council Chambers to which the representatives of the Merchants might be invited. Attorney Wilson will be present and an effort will be made to iron out the differences such as callable features, methods of financing, estimated costs, etc. Councilman Royer then moved that the Resolution be held over to meeting of July 5th. This motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. They City Clerk was directed to notify several of the Merchants so that they may be on hand when this matter is studied at the Wednesday meeting. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS FOR PARKING DISTRICT BONDS, FIRST SALE: Agenda July 5. WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT: Mr. Ferris Miles and Mr. Birge Clark were in attendance and ready to report. Mr. Miles addressed the Council and stated that another step toward the realization of the plans suggested eleven years ago by Councilman Granger had been reached. The plans have been completed and sketches prepared. The Committee was requesting the Council to authorize call for bids. The parking lot would be left out of the plans and would be handled as a separate item as a means of keeping the costs down and affecting a saving in architects fees. Mr. Miles commented'upon the harmony of the Committee and Mr. Clark and the